Clinton v Rubio: is this the start of the 2016 presidential race?

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Was this a glimpse four years into America’s political future? Only two days after President Obama embarked upon his second term, two of the key figures who could race for the White House in 2016 sparred directly.

On one side, Hillary Clinton, completing one of her last acts as Secretary of State before stepping off the stage, for now, at least.

On the other, Senator Marco Rubio, son of Cuban immigrants, the Florida senator who could be the Republican candidate to broaden the party’s appeal beyond ageing white voters.